Maria Baptist - Music for the Now
- Maria Baptist, piano solo
Deutschlandfunk Kultur describes Maria Baptist as 'one of Germany’s truly great jazz musicians', whilst the US magazine DownBeat compares her piano style to that of Keith Jarrett. Alongside her 16-piece orchestra, her grand solo piano recitals have long been a hallmark of the Berlin-based pianist and composer. Following her live album recorded at the Elbphilharmonie – which was nominated for the German Record Critics' Annual Award – Maria Baptist is now on tour with her new solo programme and the eponymous live album 'Music for the Now'. On stage, she has an energetic presence. Physically intense and visibly willing to take risks, she improvises freely, creating sweeping musical arcs. Maria Baptist immerses herself deeply in the present moment and its vitality. The result is music of haunting, moving beauty.
